The TOSSI nursery team meets at the Tāwharanui nursery to harvest and sow New Zealand native seeds collected from the park. Volunteers care for seedlings and prepare them for planting out.
Due to the Covid 19 lockdown we were unable to hold our advertised annual general meeting on 5 September 2021.With the ongoing uncertainty around the limits of people being able to meet, the committee have regrettably had to consider other options. Therefore, we have decided to make the 2021 AGM an Read more…
TOSSI is hosting our regular volunteer work morning, Sunday in the Park. You never know where you will find yourself and what you'll be doing but we can guarantee you will be surrounded with like-minded people. Stay for a complimentary barbecue lunch after the mahi is completed. Remember: Daylight saving Read more…
What you need to knowVolunteer tasks are varied and you can choose a job that suits your level of fitness and enthusiasm.We provide tools and clean gloves.Supervised children are welcome. PLEASE NOTE:• Our regular health and safety record keeping is required• Facemasks are required by workers and volunteers when indoors. Read more…
Every year, Tāwharanui Open Sanctuary Society Inc (TOSSI) grows plants from seeds collected in the park. Then we have to get those seedlings into the earth and we need you.TOSSI volunteers, park rangers and people of all ages who want to contribute to the biodiversity of Aotearoa will be mucking Read more…
Can you believe TOSSI turns 20 this year? In 2002, the conservation organisation became incorporated and in 2022, it's time to celebrate. Reconnect with fellow TOSSI supporters, young and not so young and share stories of the good old days and where TOSSI is headed. See the movie premier of Read more…
See the progress of 20 years of planting native trees, controlling predators and pests, and meet the people with the vision to make it happen. The open day includes: Guided walks to the gullies planted by TOSSI volunteers two decades ago - mid-level fitness and good footwear required.Visit the plant Read more…
Every year, Tāwharanui Open Sanctuary Society Inc (TOSSI) grows plants from seeds collected in the park. Then we have to get those seedlings into the earth and we need you. TOSSI volunteers, park rangers and people of all ages who want to contribute to the biodiversity of Aotearoa will be Read more…
This is TOSSI's last community planting day for 2022. Every year, Tāwharanui Open Sanctuary Society Inc (TOSSI) grows plants from seeds collected in the park. Then we have to get those seedlings into the earth and we need you. TOSSI volunteers, park rangers and people of all ages who want Read more…
Volunteer tasks are varied, and you can choose a job that suits your level of fitness and enthusiasm.
We provide tools and clean gloves.
Supervised children are welcome.
Meet at the Woolshed.